Cat Adoption & Foster Placement Advocate

Austin Pets Alive; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking a Cat Placement Specialist to match clients with ideal feline companions and advocate for shelter cats. You will lead adoption and foster pathways, leveraging cat behavior and rescue best practices to shorten length of stay for cats.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Cat Placement Manager and focuses on growing lifesaving programs across Texas, while maintaining organized records and providing excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with cats and handle them safely.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Self-starter with time management and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cat matchmaking and adoption processes.
• Provide guidance to clients on selecting the right cat for their home.
• Maintain records and update online profiles and notes.
• Work with volunteers and staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with daily tasks and care of cats and kittens, including medications when needed.
• Respond to client inquiries via email, text, or phone in a timely manner.

Skills

Cat handling

Customer service

Communication

Office tools

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Email & MS Office

Job description

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking a Cat Placement Specialist to match clients with ideal feline companions and advocate for shelter cats. You will lead adoption and foster pathways, leveraging cat behavior and rescue best practices to shorten length of stay for cats.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Cat Placement Manager and focuses on growing lifesaving programs across Texas, while maintaining organized records and providing excellent client service.